CRF1 Receptors

The corticotropin-releasing factor (CRF) 1 receptor is a member of the corticotropin-releasing factor family of G-protein-coupled receptors that also includes CRF2. It is abundantly expressed in the CNS, with major expression in the cortex, cerebellum, hippocampus and amygdala.

Related Targets

The corticotropin-releasing factor (CRF) 1 receptor is a member of the corticotropin-releasing factor family of G-protein-coupled receptors that also includes CRF2. It is abundantly expressed in the CNS with major expression in the cortex, cerebellum, hippocampus, amygdala, olfactory bulb and pituitary. In the periphery the receptors are expressed at low levels in the skin, ovary, testis and adrenal gland.

Depression Poster

Major depressive disorder is characterized by depressed mood and a loss of interest and/or pleasure. Updated in 2015 this poster highlights presynaptic and postsynaptic targets for the potential treatment of major depressive disorder, as well as outlining the pharmacology of currently approved antidepressant drugs.